ARENCIA GREEN TEA + LHA DEEP PORE RICE CAKE CLEANSER 150ML

Values: 100% Genuine | Fragrance-Free (per disclosed INCI, though naturally aromatic) | Halal-Friendly* | Vegan-Friendly* | Cruelty-Free*

*Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data — see Section 26.

Pros: Genuine chemical exfoliation in a rinse-off (lower-irritation) format, plant-oil and green-tea antioxidant support, gentle amino-acid surfactant base underneath the actives.
Caveats: Independent reviews report more dryness and stinging than ARENCIA's plain cleansers, exact active concentrations are undisclosed, and this is materially different from — and easy to confuse with — a similarly-named sibling SKU (see the Product Identity section).

In Mauritius heat, the "grimy" feeling by midday is sebum and sweat doing their job, not dirt — washing more than twice daily strips the skin's acid mantle (target pH 4.5-5.5) and triggers compensatory oil overproduction, the exact oiliness you're trying to fix.

This cleanser's amino-acid surfactant base (Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate) is gentler than a classic soap-based foaming cleanser, but its added BHA content means over-cleansing risk here compounds with over-exfoliation risk — twice-daily use of this specific variant is more likely to over-strip than the plain Rice Mochi siblings.

Classification: YELLOW (14+ with guidance). This cleanser contains real chemical exfoliants (LHA and free Salicylic Acid) and Bakuchiol, a retinol-mimetic ingredient — even at the low, undisclosed concentrations typical of a rinse-off cleanser, these target processes (cell turnover regulation, keratinocyte shedding) that prepubescent and early-teen skin does not yet need addressed the way adult acne-prone or congested skin does.

Safe alternatives for younger or first-time users: a plain amino-acid cleanser with no exfoliating actives — see ARENCIA Fresh Rosehip Rice Mochi Cleanser (in stock), ARENCIA Black Tea Rice Mochi Cleanser (in stock), or ARENCIA Hyssop Fume Balm (in stock) as gentler, actives-free starting points.

Step 1 (When): Once daily to start (AM or PM), not both, while you gauge tolerance.

Step 2 (How much): A grape-to-walnut-size amount, kneaded briefly between damp palms before applying (the "rice cake" texture is meant to be worked into a light lather first).

Step 3 (How): Massage gently for 60 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm (not hot) water.

Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product.

1. ARENCIA Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser (if using AM) → 2. Toner (optional) → 3. Antioxidant serum (optional) → 4. Moisturizer → 5. Sunscreen (non-negotiable).

Mauritius humidity note: If you use this cleanser in the AM, follow immediately with a hydrating toner — humid mornings can mask early over-stripping, so don't skip hydration just because skin doesn't feel tight right away.

No hard AM restriction, but if you also use a leave-on BHA/retinoid at night, using this same-lane cleanser in the AM too can compound irritation — see the Conflict Solver below.

1. Oil/balm cleanser first if wearing sunscreen/makeup, e.g. ARENCIA Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil → 2. ARENCIA Green Tea + LHA Deep Pore Rice Cake Cleanser (second cleanse) → 3. Toner → 4. PM actives (space out from this cleanser's BHA/Bakuchiol — see Conflict Solver) → 5. Moisturizer.

Skin cycling integration: Treat this cleanser's exfoliation as its own lane — if you also use a separate leave-on BHA or retinoid at night, alternate nights rather than stacking both the same evening.

60-Second Rule: Massage for a full 60 seconds to give the surfactants and LHA adequate contact time before rinsing — shorter contact reduces both cleansing and exfoliation efficacy.

Technique: Knead the balm/cream texture between damp palms first (this is the "rice cake" step the name references), then apply and massage gently — do not scrub with force, since the chemical exfoliants are already doing mechanical-abrasion's job.

Required skin state: Damp face and hands.

Hands deliver 100% of product. Cotton pads absorb approximately 30-40% — always use hands for a cleanser like this.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules: Viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals. Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen, 10-15 minutes. Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops; eye product 1/2 rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen the two-finger rule for face. Hydrators go on slightly damp skin; retinoids/exfoliating acids go on dry (or lightly damp if sensitive) skin, kept to one lane. If the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers rather than adding more.

AM Maximum Stack: 1. Rinse/gentle cleanse (this product, optional AM use) → 2. pH-prep toner (optional) → 3. Hydrating toner layers (optional) → 4. Essence (optional) → 5. Mist (optional) → 6. Booster/soothing serum (optional) → 7. Antioxidant lane (optional) → 8. Pigment support lane (optional) → 9. Hydration serum lane (optional) → 10. Oil-control lane (optional) → 11. Peptide/repair lane (optional) → 12. Eye serum/cream (optional) → 13. Moisturizer → 14. Optional sealing layer (only if dry/AC) → 15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable) → 16. Lip SPF (optional). In AM, prioritize comfort and SPF adherence over stacking.

PM Maximum Stack: 1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse) → 2. Oil cleanser/balm (if SPF/makeup) → 3. Water cleanser (this product, second cleanse) → 4. pH-prep toner (optional) → 5. Hydrating toner layers (optional) → 6. Essence (optional) → 7. Soothing/barrier serum (optional) → 8. Anchor active (bold, if using one) → 9. Targeted serum (optional) → 10. Moisturizer → 11. Sleeping mask (optional) → 12. Occlusive seal (optional) → 13. Spot treatment/pimple patch (as needed) → 14. Lip sleeping mask (optional). Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Lane strictness: One-lane rule — Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure, default to the safest lane (barrier/hydration) and reduce layers.

Rung: Rinse-off cleanser tier — always the first step, washed away before any leave-on layering begins.

Layering rule: As a rinse-off step, this doesn't "layer" with leave-on products directly, but its residual exfoliation effect on the skin surface interacts with whatever leave-on actives follow — see the Conflict Solver for same-night spacing.

Phase compatibility: Water-continuous cream-to-foam emulsion; rinses cleanly, leaving no oil-phase residue to interfere with subsequent water-based toners/serums.

Purge vs Reaction: PURGING (from the LHA/BHA content) occurs in your usual breakout zones, stays surface-level, and resolves within 4-6 weeks. A REACTION — new-area breakouts, burning, swelling, or hives — means stop immediately and downgrade to a plain cleanser.

Prerequisites: Before starting this product, your routine must already include a basic moisturizer and daily SPF habit. Without these foundations, adding a chemical exfoliant to your cleanse step causes more harm than benefit.

Barrier index gate: If your skin stings on moisturizer, feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, or shows visible flaking, your barrier is below threshold — start with a plain cleanser like ARENCIA Fresh Rosehip Rice Mochi Cleanser first.

Primary: Deep pore congestion via chemical exfoliation — Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA) exfoliates within the pore lining itself (its structure allows deeper pore penetration than free Salicylic Acid alone), while free Salicylic Acid works at the skin surface to dissolve the sebum-and-dead-skin plug that forms blackheads and clogged pores.

Secondary benefits: Bakuchiol offers mild retinol-like cell-turnover support without classic retinoid irritation; green tea (Camellia Sinensis) contributes antioxidant support; allantoin and panthenol offer mild soothing to offset the exfoliants.

What this product cannot do: It cannot physically shrink pores (pore size is largely genetic/structural — this only reduces the debris that makes pores look larger), cannot replace a leave-on treatment for active acne, and cannot deliver Bakuchiol's fuller anti-aging benefit in a 60-second rinse-off contact window the way a leave-on serum would.

Follow-up toner (choose one): Primary — ARENCIA PDRN + Hyaluronic Deep Hydration Pads. Alternatives — Arencia Vitamin C Glutathione Skin Booster Mist, a plain barrier moisturizer instead of a toner on drier days such as Dr. Althea 147 Barrier Cream, or Purito Seoul Wonder Releaf Centella Cream Unscented.

Oil-cleanse pairing (for double-cleansing before this): Primary — ARENCIA Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil. Alternatives — ARENCIA Hyssop Fume Balm, ARENCIA Pore Melt Cleansing Oil Pad.

Pilling pairs: Not applicable as a rinse-off step, but avoid immediately following with another exfoliating acid toner without a buffer — this compounds exfoliation rather than adding benefit.

This is a conflict-solver for ACTIVE ingredients. If you run multiple actives, use these rules to avoid irritation, deactivation, and barrier damage.

Universal rules: Run only one primary active lane (Retinoid OR Acid Exfoliation OR strong Vitamin C OR Benzoyl Peroxide) per routine. If you break a rule, reduce frequency, split AM/PM, or alternate nights rather than pushing through. If moisturizer stings or skin feels tight within 30 minutes of cleansing, pause all actives and run barrier-only for 3-7 days.

This cleanser's BHA/Bakuchiol × a separate leave-on Retinoid: Avoid using both the same night — this cleanser's exfoliation plus a leave-on retinoid compounds irritation risk even though the cleanser is rinse-off. Instead: use this cleanser on non-retinoid nights, or use it in the AM if your retinoid is a PM-only product.

This cleanser's BHA × a separate leave-on AHA/BHA exfoliant: Avoid stacking — over-exfoliation risk. Instead: alternate days, or treat this cleanser as your BHA lane and skip a separate leave-on exfoliant on the same day.

This cleanser's BHA × Benzoyl Peroxide: Generally fine as a rinse-off, low-irritation combination for oily/resilient skin, but reduce to every-other-day if using a leave-on BPO treatment at the same time.

Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep "one lane" per night.

Scheduling template (Alternate-Night Protocol): Use this cleanser on 3-4 nights per week; on the remaining nights, use a plain cleanser and let your other leave-on actives run without added exfoliation.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which increases TEWL and can worsen inflammatory acne — since this cleanser targets congestion and mild acne-adjacent concerns, pairing it with stress-reduction habits (sleep, hydration) supports its actives rather than fighting against elevated cortisol's sebum effects.

MYTH: "A cleanser can't really deliver an active ingredient — it just washes off." REALITY: A 60-second contact window is enough for surface-level chemical exfoliation (LHA/BHA) to have a real, if milder, effect than a leave-on product — which is exactly why this variant's reviews report more dryness than ARENCIA's plain cleansers.

MYTH: "More scrubbing means a deeper clean." REALITY: The chemical exfoliants here do the work; aggressive physical scrubbing on top compounds irritation without improving results.

MYTH: "Bakuchiol in a cleanser gives you retinol's anti-aging benefits." REALITY: A rinse-off contact time of about 60 seconds is far too short for a cell-turnover ingredient like Bakuchiol to deliver a meaningful anti-aging effect — treat it as a supporting note, not a leave-on-strength claim.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region; hard water leaves a calcium-stearate film after cleansing that causes tightness. Follow this cleanser with a pH-balancing toner, especially in hard-water regions, since the combination of hard water plus this cleanser's BHA content can feel tighter than either alone.

*Hyssop's inclusion continues this brand's wider Hyssop-themed range but sits near the end of this cleanser's INCI list, suggesting a supporting/marketing role rather than a primary active concentration here.

Full INCI (31 ingredients, aggregated from third-party ingredient databases): Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Seedcake, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coconut Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Xanthan Gum, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Houttuynia Cordata Powder, Dextrin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyquaternium-67, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Allantoin, Panthenol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Butylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Bakuchiol, Asparagus Lucidus Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Hyssopus Officinalis Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus (Mung Bean) Seed Extract.

Note: Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, free Salicylic Acid, and Bakuchiol — the ingredients this product is actually marketed around — all sit below the estimated 1% line, consistent with a rinse-off cleanser format where lower concentrations are typical and expected (unlike a leave-on serum, where the same positioning would be a fairy-dusting concern).

Preservative system: 1,2-Hexanediol and Ethylhexylglycerin — a glycol/diol-based preservative-booster system, not a paraben or formaldehyde-releaser combination.

Fragrance status: No "Fragrance" or "Parfum" entry appears in the disclosed INCI — technically fragrance-free by ingredient declaration.

Scent: Independent reviews describe the scent as stronger than expected for a product marketed this way — likely from the combination of Rosemary Leaf Oil, Green Tea, and Hyssop extracts, which can smell noticeably herbal/green even without an added synthetic fragrance.

Intensity: Moderate, per independent review reports; dissipates during rinsing.

EU 26 allergen screen: None of the 26 EU-regulated fragrance allergens were detected in the declared INCI as an isolated allergen entry, though Rosemary Leaf Oil is a natural essential oil that can itself contain trace natural allergens not broken out separately on the label.

Alcohol disclosure: Alcohol-Free — no denatured or drying alcohol in the declared INCI.

Aspirin sensitivity: This product contains Salicylic Acid (BHA) and its derivative Capryloyl Salicylic Acid. If you have a diagnosed aspirin/salicylate sensitivity, patch test carefully or consult your doctor before use, since topical salicylates can in rare cases cross-react in highly sensitive individuals.

No other documented cross-reactivity ingredients (dust mite/snail mucin, bee/propolis, shellfish/chitosan, latex/papain, ragweed/chamomile) were found in the disclosed INCI.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation and no porcine-derived or other haram animal-derived ingredients were detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients were detected in the declared list (Bakuchiol is plant-derived, not an animal-sourced retinoid). This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or an equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: *Brand-stated policy. Not independently certified by Leaping Bunny, PETA, or an equivalent third-party audit.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no synthetic microbead-category polymer was identified in the disclosed INCI.

MFDS classification: Not independently confirmed. BHA-containing cosmetics are sometimes registered as Functional Cosmetics in Korea when marketed for exfoliation/acne, but no registration number was found for this SKU.

Clinical evidence: No brand-published clinical study for this SKU was found this run; the exfoliation and pore-clearing mechanism described is based on the well-documented general action of Salicylic Acid and LHA, not a study specific to this product.

Evidence confidence: Medium — ingredient mechanisms are well-established in dermatology literature generally; Marketing-Only* for the specific "deep pore" claim as applied to this exact undisclosed-concentration formula.

Important naming note: Adilsons' own catalog also carries a separately-listed "ARENCIA Rice + LHA Pore Control Rice Cake Cleanser 150g" (a different product page, different price point) that our research this run flagged as a likely duplicate listing of the same real-world ARENCIA product. We are disclosing this rather than silently merging or picking one as "correct" — if you're comparing the two listings, treat the ingredient information on this page as accurate for this SKU specifically, and let our team know on WhatsApp if you spot a discrepancy at checkout.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, and Glyceryl Stearate are commonly flagged by community FA-safety trackers. Contact time is short (rinse-off), which meaningfully reduces but does not eliminate the risk for very reactive fungal-acne-prone users.

Assessment: None — this is a rinse-off product, which does not pill.

Color baseline: Should remain a consistent cream color typical of this line's other variants; noticeable darkening or an off/rancid smell suggests oxidation of the plant oils (Rosemary, Apricot Kernel), which are more oxidation-prone than mineral or silicone bases.

Storage: Keep the tub/tube closed between uses and store below 30°C, away from direct bathroom-window sun, since Mauritius bathroom humidity plus heat accelerates oil oxidation.

Spoilage signs: Rancid smell distinct from the normal herbal scent, visible oil separation, or a grainy rather than smooth texture. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: inner forearm for 24 hours, then behind the ear for 24 hours, then begin facial use — this matters more for this variant than for a plain cleanser, given the real BHA/Bakuchiol content.

72-hour barrier reset: If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY a gentle cleanser and plain moisturizer, with mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72 hours, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days.

Emergency stop signals: Hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately.

Top mistakes: 1) Using this twice daily like a plain cleanser, compounding exfoliation with over-cleansing. 2) Skipping moisturizer afterward because "it's just a cleanser." 3) Combining it the same night with a separate leave-on BHA or retinoid. 4) Scrubbing hard, assuming more friction means a deeper clean. 5) Confusing it with the plain (non-exfoliating) Rice Mochi siblings when deciding how often to use it.

Overuse threshold: Daily use is the practical ceiling for most people; twice-daily use meaningfully raises dryness/irritation risk given this variant's added actives.

Phone hygiene: If using this for acne-adjacent congestion, also wipe your phone screen regularly — it is a genuine bacterial transfer vector to the same areas this cleanser targets.

Usage math: At roughly 3-5g per use (a grape-to-walnut-size amount), a 150ml/g container provides approximately 30-50 uses.

Lifespan: Used once daily, that's roughly 1-1.5 months; using it every-other-day (recommended for sensitive/dry skin) extends this to 2-3 months without sacrificing results — in fact, correct dosage frequency likely improves tolerance versus daily use for many people.

Reorder timing: Plan to reorder roughly 2 weeks before you expect to run out.

This cleanser's role is deep-pore chemical exfoliation at the wash step — everything after it should be gentle and hydrating to offset its added actives.

PM (typical use): 1. Oil cleanse if wearing SPF/makeup → 2. This cleanser (60-second massage, thorough rinse) → 3. Toner → 4. Moisturizer. AM (if used AM instead): 1. This cleanser → 2. Toner → 3. Moisturizer → 4. Sunscreen.

If your skin is barrier-compromised right now, switch to a plain Rice Mochi cleanser until it recovers, then reintroduce this variant gradually. If you already use a leave-on BHA or retinoid at night, use this cleanser on the alternate nights only. If you are new to chemical exfoliation entirely, start at 2-3x/week rather than daily.

Stock-true bundle idea: Deep-Pore Reset — ARENCIA Pore Melt Mochi Cleansing Oil (PM double-cleanse step 1) + this cleanser (step 2) + ARENCIA PDRN + Hyaluronic Deep Hydration Pads (toner-step hydration to offset the exfoliation).

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The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with this cleanser, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first.

If you want a dedicated, higher-transparency BHA cleanser with a brand-disclosed concentration, consider JUMISO Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser (0.5% Salicylic Acid, brand-stated). If you'd rather skip chemical exfoliation in the cleanse step entirely, ARENCIA's own gentler siblings are strong options: ARENCIA Fresh Rosehip Rice Mochi Cleanser, ARENCIA Black Tea Rice Mochi Cleanser, and ARENCIA Hyssop Fume Balm.

Choose this cleanser over JUMISO Pore-Purifying Salicylic Acid Cleanser if you need: the added Bakuchiol and green-tea antioxidant support alongside BHA, in exchange for an undisclosed (vs. brand-stated 0.5%) concentration.

If you specifically want a known, brand-disclosed BHA percentage, choose JUMISO instead. If you want a multi-active "everything" cleanser and don't need an exact percentage, this ARENCIA variant is a reasonable choice. If your skin has ever reacted to salicylates, patch test either option carefully regardless of which you choose.

Don't upgrade if: you already tolerate a plain cleanser well and have no unmet pore-congestion concern, your barrier is currently compromised, or you're already running a leave-on BHA/retinoid and don't want to add a second exfoliation source.

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, this cleanser is worth choosing. If not, a plain or brand-disclosed alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's PRIMARY function is: chemical-exfoliation-enhanced pore cleansing. You do NOT need this if you already own a leave-on BHA/AHA product you're happy with — this cleanser would be redundant exfoliation rather than additive benefit, since running two BHA sources at once raises irritation risk without proportionally more result.

Check your current routine for an open leave-on exfoliant with the same active before buying this — finish or choose one lane, not both.

Stacking assessment: Marginal Benefit if you already run a leave-on BHA (overlapping mechanism, same active); Significant Benefit if your current routine has zero exfoliation and relies only on a plain cleanser.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: Genuine stock should show a clear batch code on the tube/jar base and a consistent cream color with no visible oil separation on the surface.

ARENCIA is a rice- and botanical-extract-led Korean skincare line best known at Adilsons for its "Rice Mochi" cleanser range. This Green Tea + LHA variant sits apart from the rest of that range as the only cleanser in ARENCIA's catalog (researched so far) with genuine chemical exfoliants rather than plant-oil-only gentle cleansing.

An independent review aggregator (DermApproved) reported recurring themes for this specific product: users noting more dryness than expected, some post-cleanse stinging, and a scent stronger than the marketing copy suggested (most likely from the natural Rosemary/Green Tea/Hyssop content rather than an added fragrance). We did not find a positive-leaning review specific to this exact SKU during this run to balance against those complaint themes — we are reporting only what our research actually found rather than inventing a balanced set of quotes to make the picture look more even than it is.

If your own experience differs — better or worse — let us know on WhatsApp; real feedback like that is exactly what improves this page over time.

Sustainability: Check the container base for a resin-identification code before recycling.

Is this the same as ARENCIA's other Rice Mochi cleansers? No — this variant uniquely adds real chemical exfoliants (LHA, Salicylic Acid) and Bakuchiol; the Rice Mochi range (Fresh Green, Fresh Rosehip, Black Tea, Calendula, etc.) does not contain these.

Can I use this every day? You can, but independent reviews suggest starting at every-other-day and increasing only if your skin tolerates it well.

Will it help with blackheads? The BHA/LHA combination is genuinely suited to dissolving the sebum-and-dead-skin material that forms blackheads, though it cannot physically shrink pore size itself.

Is there another listing for this same product? Our own catalog research found a separately-listed, similarly-named SKU that may represent the same real-world product — see the Product Identity section for our honest disclosure of this.

Is it safe for teens? With guidance, from age 14+ — see the Age and Tween Suitability section.

BHA

Beta Hydroxy Acid (Salicylic Acid) — an oil-soluble exfoliant that works inside pores as well as on the surface.

LHA

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid — a gentler, slower-acting derivative of Salicylic Acid.

Bakuchiol

A plant-derived ingredient marketed as a non-irritating retinol alternative.

Fairy dusting

Including a marketed ingredient at such a low concentration it has little practical effect.

Purging

Temporary, surface-level breakouts in your usual problem areas as skin adjusts to a new exfoliant.

Acid mantle

The skin's natural protective, slightly acidic surface layer (pH 4.5-5.5).

PAO

Period After Opening — months a product stays safe/effective after first use.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: Oily, combination, or congested/pore-prone skin in Mauritius that has already built barrier tolerance and wants genuine chemical exfoliation in a lower-risk rinse-off format.

Key benefits: Real LHA + Salicylic Acid + Bakuchiol in a rinse-off cleanser, green tea antioxidant support, gentle amino-acid surfactant base underneath the actives.

Keep in mind: Independent reviews report more dryness and stinging than ARENCIA's plain cleansers, exact active concentrations are undisclosed, and a likely-duplicate listing exists elsewhere in the catalog under a different name and price.

Assessment: Consult Oncologist.

This product contains real chemical exfoliants (LHA, Salicylic Acid) and a retinol-mimetic ingredient (Bakuchiol), both categories generally flagged for caution during active cancer treatment given increased skin sensitivity and barrier fragility common with chemotherapy and radiation. A plain, actives-free cleanser is the safer default during treatment.

Consult your oncology care team before introducing any new skincare products during treatment.

Quick version: Week 1-2, use every-other-day and monitor for stinging/dryness. Week 3-4, move to daily if well tolerated. Week 5+, add a separate leave-on active elsewhere in your routine only if this cleanser alone is well tolerated. If irritation occurs at any point, follow the 72-Hour Barrier Reset above rather than pushing through.

This product must be introduced as the ONLY new product. Wait 14 days before adding anything else.

Antioxidant pollution defense: Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract offers real polyphenol antioxidant support, though brief rinse-off contact limits its depth of effect compared to a leave-on antioxidant serum.

Hard water interaction: This cleanser's amino-acid base is gentler on hard water residue than a classic soap-based cleanser, but the added BHA can still leave skin feeling tighter than expected in hard-water regions — follow with a pH-balancing toner.